Job Title: Freight Business Development Manager Contract Type: Permanent Location: Manchester/North West Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 DOE + Car allowance + Uncapped Commission The Opportunity A growing logistics organisation operating within global freight and international supply chain solutions is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive new business growth and expand its customer base. This is a commercially focused role for a motivated sales professional with a strong background in logistics, freight forwarding, or road freight, who thrives on winning new business and building long-term client relationships. The Role Reporting into senior operations leadership, the Business Development Manager will be responsible for identifying, developing, and securing new commercial opportunities while supporting the growth of existing accounts. You will act as a senior commercial representative for the business, working closely with operational and leadership teams to ensure profitable, sustainable growth within the global logistics function. Key Responsibilities · Proactively generate new sales leads through cold calling, networking, referrals, and targeted prospecting · Attend meetings with prospective clients, delivering sales presentations both virtually and face-to-face · Secure new profitable business in line with agreed commercial and margin targets · Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers · Support the preparation and submission of new business tenders and proposals · Work closely with senior leadership to support strategic growth plans · Maintain accurate sales reporting and pipeline management · Attend and contribute to regular sales and business development meetings · Support operational teams as required to ensure smooth onboarding of new customers About You · Proven track record in business development within logistics, freight forwarding, or road freight · Strong ability to generate your own leads and close profitable new business · Commercially astute with excellent negotiation and communication skills · Confident building relationships at all levels, acting as a brand ambassador · Comfortable preparing tenders, proposals, and sales documentation · Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to prioritise a busy sales pipeline · Strong IT skills with experience using CRM, TMS, or sales systems · Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, hands-on approach to sales What’s On Offer · Base salary of up to £50,000 per annum DOE · Car allowance · Competitive Uncapped Commission structure · High level of autonomy and ownership · Opportunity to play a key role in growing a global logistics function · Long-term career development within a commercially driven organisation